Mediprene® Medical TPE compounds from HEXPOL TPE are suitable for a wide variety of uses in the medical and pharmaceutical market and new applications are being developed all the time.

Mediprene® combines the performance of vulcanised rubber with the processing properties of thermoplastics, delivering sophisticated design opportunities through a wide and flexible range of products. Thermal and medical properties can be designed into the formulations and Mediprene® Medical TPE compounds are fully recyclable and thus fulfil environmental requirements.

Mediprene® Medical TPE compounds have proven to be strong alternatives as replacement for PVC. They are completely synthetic and latex free thereby minimising allergy risks. The right TPE formulation is the key to a safe and sucessful medical product.

Mediprene®TPE grades are based on raw materials that comply with the TPE related sections in the European Pharmacopeia, USP Class VI as well as ISO 10993 for medical components. Sterilisation is possible by ethylene oxide, electron accelerator irradiation, beta and gamma irradiation.

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Product range

From Shore 0A softness to 62D hardness

Transparent and crystal clear grades available

Advantages

Standard Mediprene® Medical TPE grades:

Manufactured to ISO 13485:2003 standards for medical devices

The base rubbers have representative grades which have passed USP Class VI

The paraffinic oils are medical white oils complying with European Pharmacopeia

The base polypropylenes are medical grades that have passed USP Class VI

Good chemical resistance

Service temperatures from -50°C to +125°C depending on the shore hardness

2K bonding to polyolefins

Sterilisable with gamma radiation, EtO and steam

Mediprene® OF - Oil Free series:

Minimum of potential extractables and leachables

PVC, silicone and latex free

Soft-touch appeal

40 to 90 Shore A

Service temperatures from -50°C to +125°C depending on the shore hardness

Excellent sealing and adhesion

Sterilisable with gamma radiation, EtO and steam

Mediprene® A2 series for 2K moulding:

Excellent adhesion to ABS and polycarbonate

PVC, silicone and latex free

35 to 65 Shore A

Service temperatures from -50°C to +125°C depending on the shore hardness